August Monthly News

By Paula Hendricks - Nutritionist on August 5, 2009

PRODUCTS & SPECIALS

·         Protein Special of the Month:  Just in time for back to school lunches – Crisp n’ Crunch bars are on sale, both the Cinnamon Crunch and Fudge Graham.  Each flavor has 15 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber.  These filling bars make great snacks or meals for all ages.  On sale for $10.80 (box of 7 bars).  Regular price – $12.00 

·         Supplement Special of the Month:  Pro-Flora Probiotics #30 – Special Price of $17.10 + tax.  What are probiotics and should you be taking them?  Read more about the benefits of supplementing with probiotics below or download the Late Summer 2009 handout on our website blog under Did You Know. 

·         Just Released – Our 20^th Anniversary Key Diet Book:    Purchase our latest Key Diet Book today for yourself or for friends and family.  The new version has up-to-date information on the best way to eat for long term health and wellness and new tips on exercise and motivation.  $14.95 + tax. 

·         Get Motivated and Come with a Friend or Family Member:  Ask us about our discounted Prepaid Buddy Office Visits. We offer packages of 4 or 12 visits.

FROM THE NUTRITIONIST

·         Recipe of the Month – Chicken Tostadas for Four!  Our family loves to eat Mexican food, especially chicken tostadas.  They are really tasty when you use fresh Pasilla chilies.  Each serving has 30+ grams of protein.  Pick up a copy in the office today or go to our website and download the recipe.  Enjoy!

·         Did You Know? – The Benefits of Probiotic Supplements and Probiotic Yogurt Intake.  Research studies suggest eating probiotic-containing yogurt or supplementing with probiotics stimulates a beneficial immune response, improving the body’s ability to ward off infections.  Maintaining a healthy immune system is extremely important today because of the prevalence of antibiotic-resistant bacterial strains and the emergence of new viral strains such as swine flu….   Read more about the benefits of probiotics – pick up the latest Did You Know? hand-out in the office today or download it from our website posted under our blog. 

·         Want your Kids to Succeed Physically and Academically in School?   It’s that time of the year again – school schedules, getting to bed earlier, the morning rush, purchasing back to school supplies, and signing up for school sports. And most importantly, sending the kids off to school with a nutritionally sound breakfast and healthy lunch to help them succeed both physically and academically.  Scientists show that good nutrition improves mental and physical abilities. In fact, multiple studies have shown that kids who skip breakfast are more likely to eat more during the day, have a higher body mass index, score poorly on tests, and be less physically active.  Help your kids succeed in school and in life by providing them with sound nutritional guidelines at an early age.  Be an example.  Breakfast is the more important meal of the day.  Start it with a good protein meal.

Get organized by planning ahead.  If morning time is too rushed, plan or prepare both breakfast and lunch the night before.  Have your kids help with the process.  Skip the cereal and milk and serve up some eggs with chopped ham and cheese, make a yogurt smoothie with high-protein Greek-style yogurt, or a low-carb burrito.  Make a healthy breakfast casserole, and divide into serving sizes that can be quickly heated for breakfast.  For lunch ideas, pick up a copy of our Lunch Choices for Kids hand-out at the office.  Want something quick, easy and healthy?  Take advantage of our special pricing on Crisp n’ Crunch bars for breakfast or lunch.  Kids also like the Chocolate and Vanilla Wafers, BBQ Cruncho’s, and the Ready-to-Drinks and Shake-n-Go’s. 

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